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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 363.18 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 363.18 and 249.72 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 363.18 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/363.18 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 363.18 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 90,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,693.31/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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